Water resource specialist, Mātanga rawa wai
Also known as
- Hydrologist, stream control officer, water inspector, water modeller, water supply modeller, water network planner, water network modeller
Water resource specialists manage research projects related to water resources like supply, quality, regulations and environmental issues.
Duration
2:31 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$61K to $97K
Most common
$120K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Water resource specialists
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices and water facilities and may travel locally and nationally
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- manage water resources research projects
- study water quality and environmental data
- create plans to protect water resources
- test new water treatment technologies
- find ways to improve water use
- check how well environmental projects work
- write reports for funding projects
- share information on water sustainability
- give advice on water-related technologies
- monitor water project data
Investigative
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become a water resource specialist.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in earth sciences, environmental studies, urban environment or similar area
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
- a Master of Water Resource Management, Master of Urban Planning or similar
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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